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8 Aug 2012, 13:05 (Ref:3117568)
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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Volunteering on the day
Hi all.
Trainee marshal, local to Snetterton. I volunteered (BRSCC-EA) for a ton of events at the beginning of the year, and then my working hours changed and my house fell down, so all my plans went awry and I had to tell Rodders to scratch me out while I reorganised. It's now well into the second half of the season, events are looming that I want to work, and I still haven't formally resubmitted my availability (it's here, on my desk). However, I was informed by the clerk at a recent event that if I found myself available to volunteer, I'd be more than welcome just to present myself on the day. Question: Does this advice apply to higher-profile national series like Britcar, BTCC etc, or is it not really the done thing? For example, I'm now free at short notice to volunteer for BTCC this weekend. Is it worth me showing up, or will I be politely waved away at the gate? Thanks in advance. |
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8 Aug 2012, 13:08 (Ref:3117572)
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Larger events can sometimes be over-subscribed with marshals so contact the relevant chief marshal and see what can be done. Also for large events such as BTCC there's usually a load of additional temporary/non-circuit security staff so you may have problems getting in without a ticket.
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8 Aug 2012, 13:33 (Ref:3117587)
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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Ha... the last problem anyone had last year was getting in without a ticket, but let's not go there!
Thanks for the advice; I'm thinking if no one's about Friday I might just buy a ticket for Saturday, seek out the boss and see if he's got a job for me on Sunday! |
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8 Aug 2012, 15:51 (Ref:3117633)
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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Best thing to make sure of is the Club running event,. Rodder,s runs lots of clubs, at snetterton,...Barc 750mc run meets themsevles, so sounds stating the... but check with the list you had of BRSCC EA... that meet is there,s you did say about BTCC....thats BARC...
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8 Aug 2012, 18:28 (Ref:3117689)
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Racer
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 264
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Or you could just scrounge a ticket off another marshal (call/text from the gate if they don't let you in) as I don't think you should have to pay to marshal!!!
I've heard Snett is usually short for marshals. Even BTCC (was last year) so the help would be appreciated especially if you're local. Ideally you should find out from a local marshal who's Chief Marshal for the event and inform them you'll be turning up on the day. PM me before tomorrow evening if you haven't sorted a scrounge! |
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8 Aug 2012, 18:43 (Ref:3117693)
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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Local chief marshal is mike whitney. if need his details PM me....thats of the BTCC This weekend
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8 Aug 2012, 21:00 (Ref:3117728)
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Join Date: May 2012
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If you want a ticket, PM me, I have a spare, I'm sure Mike will be pleased to see you.
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9 Aug 2012, 10:20 (Ref:3117890)
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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Im also there from Friday afternoon so can pass my spare to you if you need it for the weekend
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9 Aug 2012, 16:17 (Ref:3118001)
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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Great stuff guys. PM's on their way!
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